Atex Field Bus connector meets device group II category 3G
TTI is now taking orders for Amphenol’s Atex Field Bus range designed for device group II category 3. According to EN60079-15 the devices may be operated within zone 2 and class I, Division 2, as low power non sparking connectors. Main target applications are aerospace & defence, oil & gas, process control, as well as factory automation.
The RJFTVX connector enables the use of an Ethernet Class D / Cat. 5e connection for 10 BaseT, 100 BaseTx or 1000 BaseT networks in ATEX zone 2 environments. With the patented RJStop system you can use a standard RJ45 cordset in a metallic plug which will protect it from shocks, dust and fluids.
With USBFTVX, a standard USB 2.0 cordset can be inserted into a metallic plug which will protect it from shocks, dust and fluids. This range is fitted to be used in Atex zone 2 environments. This metallic plug is connected into a receptacle, using a Tri Start thread coupling mechanism (MIL-DTL-38999 series III type) with anti-decoupling device for high vibrations.
The RJ11FTVX component allows the use of a standard phone RJ11/RJ12 connection in Atex zone 2 environments. With the patented RJStop system you can use a standard RJ11 / RJ12 cordset in a metallic plug which will protect it from shocks, dust and fluids.
The Ethernet Switch is a combination of rugged packaging with locking device for Zone 2 hazardous location, with fault-tolerant network redundancy.